Seneca High School vs West Essex High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seneca High School
Tabernacle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,058 students
West Essex High School
North Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | Seneca High School Tabernacle, New Jersey | West Essex High School North Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #129 of 357 | #29 of 357 |
| National rank | #4588 of 16,910 | #579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,058 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| city | Tabernacle | North Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Essex High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 64.8).
- •West Essex High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •West Essex High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •West Essex High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 18.6%).
- •Seneca High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.4).
- •West Essex High School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 1,058.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Seneca High School better than West Essex High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Essex High School ranks higher (85.7 vs 64.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Seneca High School and West Essex High School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Tabernacle and North Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Seneca High School: 1,058. West Essex High School: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Seneca High School and West Essex High School rank in New Jersey?
Seneca High School is 129th of 357 and West Essex High School is 29th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).